Torday E (59 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Oct, 1919, pp. 342- 368, Profusely Illus with BW Photos, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG (Lots of Bare Breasted women).

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Reprint. No date, reprinted from the journal 'Africa' Vol.II, Number 3, 36 pages, repair to front cover.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. On the Trail of the Bushongo. Book.

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Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. March, 1910, pp. 26-57+ 8 Photo Plts + Lge Color FoldOut Map: "Belgian Congo, Part of the Kasai Basin," 13 x 19 Inches, Folded to 5 x 8 Inches, Paper extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, last page in facsimile, else VG (Map is Nice & Fresh).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Published Without Dust Jacket. 286 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Published without dust jacket. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of book binding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.…

Condition: Acceptable. Used - Acceptable. 1922. Hardback, half leather. Binding very worn. Title page stained and repaired. Rest of text and plates unmarked. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library with wear and barcode page may have been removed. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'On the Trail of the Bushongo' is a landmark ethnographic account documenting the life, culture, and history of the people of the Kasai region in the Congo. Written by the renowned ethnographer E. Torday, this work provides an invaluable first-hand perspective on the sophisticated social structures, artistic traditions, and oral histories of the Kuba Kingdom, often referred to as the Bushongo. Through detailed observations and engaging travel narratives, Torday explores the intricacies of Central African society, shedding light on their legendary kings, intricate woodcarvings, and complex legal systems.The book serves as both a gripping travelogue and a rigorous anthropological study, capturing a pivotal moment in the intersection of European exploration and African civilization. It remains a foundational text for those interested in African history, cultural anthropology, and the rich heritage of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Torday's observant approach and deep interest in the people he encountered distinguish this work as a classic of its genre, offering readers a window into a culture of remarkable depth and complexity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'On the Trail of the Bushongo' is a landmark ethnographic account documenting the life, culture, and history of the people of the Kasai region in the Congo. Written by the renowned ethnographer E. Torday, this work provides an invaluable first-hand perspective on the sophisticated social structures, artistic traditions, and oral histories of the Kuba Kingdom, often referred to as the Bushongo. Through detailed observations and engaging travel narratives, Torday explores the intricacies of Central African society, shedding light on their legendary kings, intricate woodcarvings, and complex legal systems.The book serves as both a gripping travelogue and a rigorous anthropological study, capturing a pivotal moment in the intersection of European exploration and African civilization. It remains a foundational text for those interested in African history, cultural anthropology, and the rich heritage of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Torday's observant approach and deep interest in the people he encountered distinguish this work as a classic of its genre, offering readers a window into a culture of remarkable depth and complexity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an engrossing insight into the early 20th-century adventures of an intrepid explorer as they journeyed deep into the heart of the Belgian Congo's untamed wilderness. This compelling account unveils the challenges and wonders experienced during their four-year expedition. The author provides a rich tapestry of anthropological observations, capturing the cultural nuances and traditions of the native tribes they encountered. Their immersive narrative paints a vivid picture of a bygone era, shedding light on the complexities of colonial interactions and the resilience of indigenous communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. 1913 - Seeley, Service and Co. No dust jacket. Minor cover wear. Clean unmarked text. Tight binding. ** WE SHIP DAILY (Mon-Fri) ** Free Tracking Information.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First ed. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering and embellishments. Slight dust wear to boards, spine sun-tanned. Splitting at inner hinges, but binding is totally intact and very sturdy. Fold-out map at back is clean and intact. Pages tanned at edges but very clean, NO foxing or markings, all photographs clean and vibrant.…

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 386 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. the book is scuffed about and edge worn. foxing and markings, a few inscriptions. complete with all plates. sound binding. fairly good condition. may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

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London n.d. circa 1992. 4to. Original illust. limp boards. 96pp. With 60 b/w illusts. 8 in colour and maps. Fine. NOTE: Comprising over 3000 objects in the collection covering the whole region lying along the southern reaches of the Equatorial Forest Zaire & including some of the best-preserved wood sculptures from Africa. This book includes the most important pieces.…

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soft cover. Condition: very good. first edition. In-8° broché, 233 pages.

235pp. + planches hors-texte (64 photos en n/bl), 19cm., reliure cart. solide, quelques rousseurs, bon état, [Contient e.a. les chapitres suivants: Le Congo et les Congolais, Vêtements et parures, L'habitation, La guerre, La religion, Arts et métiers, Us et coutumes, Le commerce, etc.], C106343.

Couverture souple. Condition: Bon. édition originale illustrée. Annales du Musée du Congo Belge. E. TORDAY / T.A JOYCE / NORMAN H. HARDY. Notes ethnographiques sur les populations habitant les bassins du Kasai et du Kwango oriental : 1. Peuplades de la forêt. 2. Peuplades des prairies. Par E. Torday, et T. A. Joyce. Aquarelles par Norman H. Hardy. 1922, Musée du Congo Belge, Bruxelles. 1 vol. in-folio, en feuilles sous chemise imprimée rempliée, de 360 pages et 17 planches légendées dont 16 en couleurs. 295 figures dans le texte ou à pleine page. Exemplaire non coupé. Bel exemplaire. Quelques frottements et micro déchirures sur les rabats du porte folio, sans gravité. Intérieur frais. H. Hardy (illustrator). …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s).